Competency Based Framework
Introduction
A Competency Based approach to Recruitment & Selection has been developed in St. James's Hospital. This is to ensure the Hospital applies a fair and transparent selection process, in line with Equality Legislation, to the appointment of staff to all positions within the organisation. This Competency Framework will initially be applied to four job categories:
- Nursing
- SCOPE (i.e. Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Medical Social Work, Clinical Nutrition and Occupational Therapy
- Clerical/Administration (Grades III up to Grade VII)
- Catering.
This change is effective from 1st February 2008. All vacancies within the four job categories (listed above) will be processed under this new Framework going forward.
Key changes for Candidates applying for vacancies
- Candidates applying for vacancies in these areas will be required to complete a Standard Application Form (SAF). Curriculum Vitae's will not be accepted for these vacancies.
- As part of the Standard Application Form, candidates will be required to give situational examples of where they have, in the past, demonstrated specific competencies (behaviours) as outlined in the Role Profile.
- A Guide for candidates on the Competency Based Framework and the process to be followed when applying to be considered for one of these vacancies is available below.
For areas outside of the four job categories above, our current recruitment process and relevant templates remain unchanged for the process of application for candidates.
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Breda Butler / Geraldine Tooher, Recruitment Manager (Phone. 01 428 4792 / bmbutler@stjames.ie or gtooher@stjames.ie or any member of the Recruitment Team for assistance humanresouces@stjames.ie. Phone: 01 416 2559
Competency Framework
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